Profile: The Marlins apparently felt good enough about Brantly, who slashed .290/.372/.460 in 100 at-bats after being acquired midseason from the Tigers, as their catcher of the present and future to unload incumbent John Buck this offseason. And although the 23-year-old doesn’t profile to be much more than a second-division starter, his smooth lefty swing and quality approach -- not to mention, ample opportunity as a member of the gutted Fish -- could make him a fine second catcher in NL-only leagues. Look for a solid average, doubles power and 450-plus plate appearances to accumulate counting stats. He might not have the home-run power for mixed leagues though. (Jason Catania)

The Quick Opinion: Playing time will be there for Brantly, the new starting catcher for the Marlins. He should also make plenty of contact. The rest of the package is the question.

Profile: Brantly entered last season with a chance at the starting catcher slot for the Marlins. He didn't quite snag it, but all was not lost. Brantly walked a tiny bit (6.2%), didn't strike out at an outrageous clip (21.8%) and played passable major league defense. That said, he could stand to walk more, strike out less, and improve his anemic 2013 level of power (.054 isolated slugging percentage). With Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the fold for 2014, his opportunities will be fewer, and a change of scenery may be necessary for him to have value. There's skill worth keeping an eye on if he moves, however. (Jack Weiland)

The Quick Opinion: Brantly wasn't all bad in 2013, but with Jarrod Saltalamacchia in town this season he will have far less opportunity. It may take a change of scenery for him to have value, but he's at least worth keeping an eye on.

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